The University Art Collection provides students opportunities for direct engagement with original works of art while cultivating an environment that creates dialogue, fosters creativity, and promotes interdisciplinary thinking. The permanent collection consists of 9 distinct collections representing a long history of acquisitions and gifts.
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During her five-year tenure as the Acquavella Curator of Collections, Jennifer Finkel has overseen the care, stewardship, integration, and development of Wake Forest University’s Permanent Art Collection. Among her many accomplishments, she helped lead the charge to establish a conservation fund for the Mark H. Reece Collection of Student-Acquired Contemporary Art, allowing the collection to be cared for for many years to come. She has grown the collection with donated artworks through the Museum Exchange program, which has helped fill in the gaps in our vast collection. We are now one of over 650 museums and other cultural organizations available on the Bloomberg Connects App, allowing us to connect to our audience in new ways and reach those who may not have the opportunity to see the collection in person.
Beginning in January 2025, Jennifer will be the Associate Vice President for Art Experience at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. While we will certainly miss Jennifer’s dedication to and advocacy for our collection, we wish her nothing but the best as she transitions into this new phase of her career.
I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer for these last five years and can say with certainty that she has made a definitive and lasting impact on this campus, the community, the collection, and the Office of University Art Collections (OUAC). On behalf of the OUAC, I thank Jennifer for her time at Wake Forest and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes in her new position.
-Jessica Burlingame, Art Collection Manager
Hurricane Relief Donation Drive-Through at Reynolda Village
Reynolda Village is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank to help our neighbors in Western
North Carolina. We will offer a “Donation Drive-Through” event at Reynolda Village on Saturday,
October 19, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A list of the most needed items is shown below.
Reynolda Village will transport the donated supplies to locations as directed by Second Harvest
Food Bank to be sure they get to the people who need them most. Thank you in advance for your
generosity!
On October 19, enter Reynolda Village through the main entrance at 2201 Reynolda Road and
follow the signs. We will have volunteers available to unload your vehicle. We want to make it
quick and easy for you to help our fellow North Carolinians!
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/z6xwZ5KLhPCPvaW1/
Most Needed Items:
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Paper towel rolls
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Trash bags
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Disinfecting cleaners
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Canned chicken & tuna (pop-top)
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Pop-top complete meals and soups
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Pop-top fruits in natural syrup
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Peanut butter
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Jelly/fruit spreads
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Shelf-stable milk (family-sized)
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Individual cereal bowls/cups
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Large zip-lock bags
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Duffle bags
We are thrilled that three photographs from Clayton Bi’s (‘24) Art Honors exhibition found a home at the Office of Sustainability!
Lǎo Lao, 2024
“This project is dedicated to my grandmother, and to my family. My grandmother is the cornerstone of my upbringing, and to this day she is a constant inspiration and guiding force in my life. These photos not only encircle my grandmother and her spirit, they also depict important, authentic life scenes from my hometown, Chengdu, China. I offer this honors exhibition as a testament to the power of art – to capture and convey the essence of human relationships and the indelible impact of family heritage.”
– Clayton Bi (‘24) @clayton_bcy
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FINAL CALL! Have you experienced OF THE TIMES yet? 🖼️
Discover the exhibition and the history, accessibility, art acquisition, and student empowerment is encompasses in @hanesgallery, open through March 31st.
During your visit, we also encourage you to share your own THOUGHTS ON THE TIMES… grab a sticky note next to the mezzanine steps and feel free to add it to the display wall. 💌 See you there!
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT 💫
Critic, poet, author, essayist, and curator John Yau will be heading a panel discussion in Hanes Gallery at 5:30 pm.
This discussion, alongside co-panelists Paul Bright, Amy Catanzano, and Jay Curley, will cover what it truly means to look at, think about, and write about art! Following the panel will be a reception. The event is free and open to the public— come on over to Hanes! We look forward to seeing you there! 🖼️
MEET THE INTERNS: Anne Jones edition!
Anne is our Accessibility Intern this semester! Swipe to learn a little more about her and the meaningful work she is contributing to the Collection! 🫶
Proudly March-ing into Women’s History Month 🩷
This month’s edition of the FOCUS Series features Chitra Ganesh’s multi-influenced work, deriving inspiration from contemporary social theory, mythology, and Bollywood, bringing the perspectives of her New York City upbringing paired with many travels to India.
“Teri Mefhil”, an acrylic on board painting by Ganesh, features the two lead woman roles of a classic Bollywood film, the title of the painting referencing the soundtrack as these women duel for love. Having two female leads duet is rare in this genre of film-making, making the intertwined stars featured in this painting even more remarkable.
→ Chitra Ganesh (b. 1975), “Teri Mefhil”, 2007, Acrylic on board, 29’’ x 31’’
→ Gift of the Tilton Family Collection
→ To learn more about the FOCUS Series, come visit the fourth floor of Benson to see the art in person, or take a digital tour of the exhibition on the @bloombergconnects app! Also, stay tuned for April’s FOCUS installation!
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU 🙂
Cozy up with a good digital book— our absolutely gorgeous, 60th anniversary edition, free digital catalog highlighting the Mark H. Reece Collection of Student-Acquired Contemporary Art!
This collection, which began in 1963, includes art from each decade with a commitment by the students who acquired it to “reflect the times”. Fueled by the climates, environments, and ideas of the ever-changing contemporary art world, each trip and what works the students brought back with them are recognized here in the catalog!
Check it out by tapping the “Reece Collection Catalog” link in our bio to explore three generations of art acquisition 📖
OF THE TIMES eagerly introduces new A11Y (Accessibility) features that increase access and welcome all members of our community 🫶
These features include:
→ Image description audio and text transcripts of each piece in the show, which can be accessed through QR codes that link to our digital guide on @bloombergconnects.
→ Warning studs placed in rows on the floor to denote a boundary around art that extends beyond a wall or pedestal, and on the middle landing and the top of the flight of stairs to the Mezzanine.
→ Two 3D-printed tactile art models that represent the Louise Nevelson and Keith Haring works, also indicated with locator bars. Please touch! 🙂
→ 4 QR codes found at the start of each section, indicated by Braille on the label and by tactile locator bars on the floor, linking to an audio playlist of that entire section.
The biggest thank yous to @wfuis_official, Eudora Struble, Director of Technology Accessibility,
Art Collections preparator Erin Kye, and Accessibility Intern Anne Jones for making these features possible!
Discover OF THE TIMES in @hanesgallery, now through March 31st. 🤍
